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A house for wine, hospitality, and ideas.
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Vinum House brings together the worlds of wine and hospitality under one roof—representing exceptional producers, creating meaningful experiences, and helping businesses find their place in a changing industry.
Rooted in expertise and driven by curiosity, we believe the best work happens when wine is treated not simply as a product, but as a story, a culture, and an experience worth sharing.
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EXPERTISE • INNOVATION • EXCELLENCE • STRATEGY • CRAFT •
For Wine Producers & Consortiums
In a crowded market, exceptional wines can easily get lost. We connect small producers and wine regions with the buyers, sommeliers, retailers, and guests who are looking for something worth discovering.
Featured Clients
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A VOICE SHAPED BY EXPERIENCE
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Mary Montalvo has spent more than fifteen years building, teaching, and shaping the way people experience wine.
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She has built wine businesses from the ground up, directed beverage programs, managed wine clubs of more than 700 members, produced events for hundreds of guests, and taught wine to both industry professionals and curious consumers. Her experience spans the cellar, the classroom, the dining room, the retail floor, and the business behind it all. A WSET Certified Educator and Diploma Candidate, Mary brings a rare combination of industry expertise, hospitality experience, and an ability to make wine conversations engaging and accessible. She is available for panels, keynotes, moderated tastings, interviews, and on-camera engagements.
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Recognition & Media
AÂ MORE OPEN TABLE
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Wine is more than what's in the glass.
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Vinum House was built on a simple belief: great wine matters, but what happens around it matters just as much. The story behind the bottle. The way it is presented. The person pouring it. The conversation it starts. The reason someone remembers it.
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We believe wine should be accessible to everyone—not intimidating, exclusive, or reserved for those who already know the language. Our work is about making wine more approachable while honoring the craft, the people, and the stories behind it.
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Our work lives at the intersection of wine, hospitality, and strategy. Whether we're helping a producer tell a more compelling story, building a beverage program for a restaurant, creating an experience for guests, or educating the next generation of wine drinkers, we believe every detail should have a purpose.
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Because wine isn't simply something people consume. It's something they connect with.
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You bring the wine, the business, or the idea. We help make people care while having an unforgettable experience.
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Mary is extremely knowledgeable and has a diverse portfolio of qualifications. Her experience and approach to wine made my experience one to remember. Fantastic educator and wine ambassador.
Corey Lillberg, Parker Binns Vineyards
Client Testimonials
Vinum House• Hospitality Consulting • Wine • Events • Excellence •